Best Australian Players in the Super League
There is no doubt that the pinnacle of quality in the sport of rugby league rests squarely on Australian soil. If you want to see elite-level rugby league, NRL is your best bet. It attracts top talent from around...
OPINION | Who’s at risk of relegation?
It was big news when relegation was involved into the 2019 Betfred Super League format, it’s bigger news now that with six games to go three teams are tied on 16 points. We take a look at those teams...
OPINION | NRL Expansion brings Wide Possibilities
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It was recently announced, within a new strategic plan that expansion was definitely back on the agenda for the NRL, and a key part for the future of our great game.
However, Todd Greenberg has said that expansion would not...
“They Don’t Bring Any Away Supporters!”: A Different Take At Fans Travelling Away
Go into any rugby league forum where the RFL and the Super League are being discussed and, sooner or later, Catalans, Toulouse, and Toronto will come up. These three teams give rise to some very strongly held opinions, with...
SUPER LEAGUE | What will be the impact of Toronto being in Super League?
It will be a historic season in the Super League next season, with the competition having an unprecedented international league for the first time in its history. The inclusion of Toronto into the Super League following their million-dollar game...
OPINION | Where next for the ‘Denver Test’?
Now that the dust has settled on what has been a deemed a successful experiment to bring international rugby league to a North American audience, what is the next step for the ‘Denver Test’?
Does the match stay in the...
2016 SEASON REVIEW | Penrith Panthers
Record: 14 wins, 10 losses
Ladder Position: 6th (second week finals)
Player of the Year: Trent Merrin
SEASON SUMMARY
Penrith's season was full of change and at times provided frustration for its supporters, but at the end of the day short-term pain will see long-term gain.
It...
One team who could give the Storm a run for their money in September
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THE Melbourne Storm are damn near untouchable. They have a legendary spine, an insanely potent backline, forwards that dominate for 80 minutes without a hitch and depth as deep as a black hole.
No matter what teams throw at the...
Hasler’s Dogs of Bore need a refresher
DESSY’S Dogs have their tails between their legs, struggling to outplay the last-placed Newcastle Knights and looking abysmal in almost every other game this season. So what’s the problem?
The team, on paper, is strong. There are rep players scattered...
2017 NRL: Newcastle Knights’ Biggest Problem Is Nathan Brown
Should the Newcastle Knights sack Nathan Brown?
Many seem to forgive Newcastle Knights head coach Nathan Brown for the clubs’ woes over the past two years of football. With an inexperienced squad and a football department deep in debt, Brown’s...
EDITORIAL | Why Barba’s Dramas Created a Re-think
When North Queensland signed Ben Barba in September last year, hopes were high. Barba had come off a great stint for St. Helens in the UK Super League, scoring 34 tries in 34 games and winning the Man of...
6 Players Who Could Replace Tyrone Roberts At Warrington Wolves
Tyrone Roberts has been a player who generated mixed opinions from the Halliwell Jones faithful. Coming from Australia is never easy and to play for a club as ambitious as Warrington is a task in itself.
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Since his arrival as...
EDITOR’S COLUMN | Decide changes to league structure sooner rather than later
Since arriving as Super League's new CEO, Robert Elstone has certainly set tongues wagging over proposed changes to the league structure.
It's fair to say that there has been a mixed reaction since he announced his intention of re-introducing the...
Who Are The Five Best NRL Transfers In 2018?
This year the NRL season has had many surprises with familiar teams coming and going from finals contention in 2018, much of this year's premiership contenders have recruited a high profile or experienced player to their roster.
Five rounds are...
Who’s the right leader for the Panthers?
Matt Moylan rates as one of the best players in the National Rugby League competition after a stellar 2016 season where he represented both state and country.
The last fortnight hasn't been his best off-field after breaching team protocol after a...
Tackling Six Talking Points From 2019 NRL Round 11
Jordan Crick tackles a set of six talking points covering all the rugby league world has to offer.
Josh Morris an inspired selection
Josh Morris’ selection in the NSW side for Origin has been met with mixed opinions. For what it’s...
Five Young Guns To Watch in 2020 Super League
As we approach the start of yet another new Super League season, let's take a look at five players, under the age of 25, with less than 20 top-flight appearances to their name, hoping to make an impression in...
2017 NRL: Who Underperformed and Who Improved the Most in the Origin Series
So, another State of Origin series has come and gone and for the 11th time in 12 years Queensland hoisted the shield. The 2017 series looked promising for Laurie Daley's New South Wales who demolished and old, run down,...
NothingButLeague’s NRL team of the year
The Nothing But League writing team has put their heads together to come up with the nine best players of the 2017 NRL season.
Their selections are as follows:
Fullback:
Tom Trbojevic – three votes/ Billy Slater three votes
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Michael Gordon –...
Penalty crackdown should be encouraged, on one condition
If the NRL wishes to cure the penalty disease currently plaguing the game, referees mustn’t be afraid to use the sin-bin.
I applaud Matt Cecchin for sending Cameron Smith off for ten minutes on Friday night following the tirade of...
